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Waterfront Planning

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morphological analysis   Examines the waterfront's development over time and its current condition  
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sectional analysis   Identifies the best land uses for specific areas along the waterfront  
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environmental analysis   Determines the environmental risk posed by existing development and whether or not it should be revitalized  
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community involvement   includes education, environmental monitoring, and visioning  
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remediation plan   explains the process for cleaning up high toxicity levels  
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conceptual framework plan   explains the overarching plan for the waterfront, and relies on previous studies. Allocates investment, facilitates appropriate water uses, and joins new waterfront development with existing urban and rural development.  
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detailed plan   lays out the specific plan for the waterfront, including new uses, reinterpreted uses, and new places and destinations  
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river waterfronts   should focus on the uses that connect both sides of the riverbank in a visual and physical manner  
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ocean and bay waterfronts   should utilize piers for recreational uses. These uses should smoothly and safely connect the ocean to the urban business and residential landscape  
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lake and reservoir waterfronts   should encourage water sports as well as shoreline recreation and activities  
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Design Strategies for Waterfront Planning   Continuity, Sequence, Variety, Connection  
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Continuity   provides a continuous system along the waterfront for purposes of walking, biking, jogging, and similar activities  
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Sequence   places open spaces sequentially along the waterfront. these spaces are often aligned with major roadways or unique views.  
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Variety   incorporates multiple land uses along the waterways. These uses should be compatible, and satisfy the needs of different users.  
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Connection   provides visual and physical connection between the waterfront, the bay, and the city  
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Waterfront Design Elements    
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Open Space   Plazas, parks, piers  
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Sustainability   ecological preservation and ecological design. Ensures watershed and habitats are protected and maintained. Encourages water uses that preserve and restore the natural ecology. Wetland restoration, preservation of natural vegetation and storm water mngmt  
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Connections   Paths, promenades, tourism-oriented water connection (ferries, water taxis, etc), transportation-oriented water connections  
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Development   working waterfronts (maritime uses), infill and adaptive reuse, recreational and tourist destinations, business investment, new mixed-use development, arts development  
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